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| Georgia |
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) and High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lane Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) displaying the proper alternative fuel license plate may use HOV and HOT lanes, regardless of the number of passengers. Qualified AFVs may also use the HOT lanes toll-free. AFVs include plug-in electric vehicles and bi-fuel or dual-fuel vehicles that operate on natural gas or propane. Applicants must provide proof they have paid registration fees in full before receiving the license plate. This exemption expires September 30, 2025. For more information on fees and eligibility for the AFV license plate, see the Georgia Department of Public Safety websites. (Reference Georgia Code 32-9-4, 40-2-86.1, and 40-6-54)
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| Georgia |
Idle Reduction Weight Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Any motor vehicle equipped with idle reduction technology may exceed the state gross, axle, and tandem weight limits by up to 550 pounds to account for the weight of the technology. To be eligible for the weight exemption, the vehicle operator must be able to present written certification of the weight of the idle reduction technology and demonstrate or certify that the technology is fully functional at all times. (Reference Georgia Code 32-6-27)
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| Georgia |
Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Incentive - Georgia Power |
Utility/Private Incentives |
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Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Georgia Power offers a time-of-use electricity rate for residential customers who own a PEV. Eligible customers must own a smart charger capable of separately metering charger usage. For more information, see the Georgia Power Electric Vehicles website.
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| Georgia |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Annual Fee |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) are subject to an annual licensing fee of $320.92 for commercial vehicles and $213.88 for non-commercial vehicles. These fees apply to PEVs and FFVs only if they have an AFV license plate.
AFV license plates are subject to a one-time manufacturing fee of $25, an annual $20 registration fee, and a $35 special tag fee. Electric, natural gas, propane, bi-fuel, and dual-fuel vehicles are eligible for an AFV license plate.
For more information, see the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Policy Bulletin and the Annual AFV Fee website.
(Reference Georgia Code 40-2-86.1 and 40-2-151)
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| Georgia |
Autonomous Vehicle Operation |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Georgia
A person can operate a fully autonomous vehicle with the automated driving system engaged without a driver being present in the vehicle, if the vehicle is in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards and is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle. Other conditions may apply. (Reference Georgia Code 40-1-1 and 40-8-11).
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| Georgia |
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Georgia Power |
Utility/Private Incentives |
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Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Georgia Power offers residential customers a $250 rebate for Level 2 EVSE installed between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. For more information, including eligible EVSE and how to apply, see the Georgia Power Electric Vehicles website.
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